2021 YAMAHA VX Owners Manual

Read this manual carefully
before operating this watercraft.
OWNER’S/OPERAT OR’S MANUAL
2021 WaveRunner
VX-C/VX/VX DELUXE
VX CRUISERVX LIMITED
F4N-F8199-70-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this watercraft. This manual
should stay with the WaveRunner if it is sold.
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Important manual information
EJU46181
Declaration of Conformity for Personal Watercraft (PWC)
with the requirement s of Directive 2013/53/EU
Name of PWC Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Address: 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Shizuoka 438-8501, Japan
Name of Authorised Representative: YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Address: Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Name of Notified Body for exhau st and noise emission assessment: SNCH
VX1050A-W / VX LIMITED, VX1050B-W / VX CRUISER,
VX1050C-W / VX CRUISER, VX1050D-W / VX DELUXE,
VX1050E-W / VX DELUXE, VX1050F-W / VX, VX1050G-W / VX-C 0499
ID Number:
Address: 11, route de Luxembourg BP 32, Sandweiler, L-5230. Luxembourg
US-YAMA0001K021
Conformity assessment module used:
for construction:
for exhaust emissions:
for noise emissions:
DESCRIPTION OF WATERCRAFT
DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE A
A
Craft Identification Number : starting from
Model name / Commercial name : C
Design Category : Other Community Directive
s applied
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EN 55012:2007/A1:2009
Standards
EN 61000-6-2:2005
D
A1
A1B+C
B+CB+D
B+D B+E
B+EB+F
B+FG
G
GH
H
H
EN 61000-6-1:2007
Model Name:
6EY / 6JS / 6JT
Combustion Cycle:
4 stroke
Fuel Type:
Petrol
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential requirements StandardsOther normative
document / method Technical filePlease specify in more detail
(* = mandatory standard)
Annex I.A Design and construction *EN ISO 13590:2018
Annex I.B Exhaust emission *EN ISO 18854:2015
Annex I.C Noise emission *EN ISO 14509-1:2018
*
* *
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. I declare on behalf of the
manufacturer that the PWCs mentioned above comply with all applicable es\
sential requirements in the way specified.
Name / Title:
T. Ibata / Director, Boat Section(identification of the person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufa\
cturer)
Signature:
Date and place of issue:
Certificate for exhau st emission assessment: SNCH*2013/53*2013/53*0004
1st November 2020, Shizuoka, Japan
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EN
FR
DE
IT
ES Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Mitek C
orporation declares that Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
D
éclaration de Conformité
Le soussigné, Mitek Corporation, déclare que l’équipement
r
adioélectrique du type [Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System] est conforme à la
directive 2014/53/UE.
Le texte complet de la déclaration UE de conformité est
disponible à l’adresse internet suivante : https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-
yamaha-waverunner
Konformitätserklärung
H
iermit erklärt Mitek Corporation, dass der Funkanlagentyp [Yamaha WaveRunner
Audio System] der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU-
K
onformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
Dichiarazione di conformità
Il fab

bricante, Mitek Corporation, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura r
adio [Yamaha
WaveRunner Audio System] è conforme alla direttiva 2014/53/UE. Il testo completo
della
dichiarazione di conformità UE è disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
Declaración de conformidad
P
or la presente, Mitek Corporation declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico
[Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System] es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El
t
exto completo de la declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección
Internet siguiente: https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
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T
EL
SV Declaração de conf
ormidade
O(a) abaixo assi
nado(a) Mitek Corporation declara que o presente tipo de equipamento
de
rádio [Yamaha WaveRunner Audio System] está em conformidade com a
D
iretiva 2014/53/UE. O texto integral da declaração de conformidade está
d
ispon ível no seguinte endereço de Internet:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
Δήλω ση συμμόρφωσης
Με

την παρούσα ο
/η Mitek Corporation, δηλώνει ότι ο ραδιοεξοπλισμός [Yamaha WaveRunner
Audio System] πληροί την οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ. Το πλήρες κείμενο της δήλωσης συμμόρφωσης
ΕΕ διατίθεται στην ακόλουθη ιστοσελίδα στο διαδίκτυο:
https://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner
Försäkran om överensstämmelse
Härmed

försäkrar Mitek Corporation att denna typ av radioutrustning [Yamaha
WaveRunner Audi o
System] överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den
fullständiga texten till EU-försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på
fö ljande webbadress:
h ttp
s://www.mitekusa.com/regulatory-yamaha-waverunner

Important manual information
EJU30193
To the owner/operator
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha watercraft.
This owner’s/operator’s manual contains in-
formation you will need for proper operation,
maintenance, and care. If you have any ques-
tions about the operation or maintenance of
your watercraft, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
This manual is not a course on boating safety
or seamanship. If this is your first watercraft,
or if you are changing to a type of watercraft
you are not familiar with, for your own com-
fort and safety, please ensure that you obtain
proper training or practice before operating
the watercraft by yourself. In addition, a
Yamaha dealer or boating organization will be pleased to recommend local sea schools, or
competent instructors.
In this manual, information of particular im-
portance is distinguished in the following
ways:
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
EWJ00072
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ECJ00092
A NOTICE indicates special precautions
that must be taken to avoid damage to the
watercraft or other property.
TIP:
A TIP provides key information to make pro-
cedures easier or clearer.
EJU45451
Engine data recording
This model’s ECM stores certain engine data
to assist in the diagnosis of malfunctions and
for research, statistical analysis and develop-
ment purposes.
Although the sensors and recorded data will
vary by model, the main data points are:
Engine status and engine performance
data
This data will be uploaded only when a spe-
cial Yamaha diagnostic tool is attached to the
engine, such as when maintenance checks or
service procedures are performed. Engine
data uploaded will be handled appropriately
according to the following Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except in the following cases. In addi-
tion, Yamaha may provide engine data to a
contractor in order to outsource services re-
lated to the handling of the engine data. Even
in this case, Yamaha will require the contrac-
tor to properly handle the engine data we
provided and Yamaha will appropriately
manage the data.
With the consent of the boat owner
Where obligated by law
For use by Yamaha in litigation
For general Yamaha-conducted research
purposes when the data is not related to an
individual engine or owner
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Important manual information
EJU40411
Because Yamaha has a policy of continuing
product improvement, this product may not
be exactly as described in this owner’s/oper-
ator’s manual. Specifications are subject to
change without notice.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of this watercraft and should remain
with it even if the watercraft is subsequently
sold.
EJU30234
WaveRunner VX-C / VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
©2021 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, September 2020 All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited. Printed in U.S.A.
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Table of contents
General and important labels ........... 1Identification numbers .................... 1
Primary Identification (PRI-ID)
number............................................ 1
Craft Identification Number (CIN) ....... 1
Engine serial number.......................... 2
Manufactured date label .................... 2
Model information ........................... 3
Builder’s plate .................................... 3
Important labels .............................. 4
Warning labels.................................... 5
Other labels ........................................ 8
Safety information ........................... 10 Limitations on who may operate the watercraft ............................. 10
Cruising limitations ........................ 11
Operation requirements ................ 12
Recommended equipment ........... 14
Hazard information........................ 15
Watercraft characteristics ............. 15
Wakeboarding and water-skiing ... 17
Safe boating rules ......................... 18
Enjoy your watercraft responsibly ................................. 19
Description....................................... 20 Watercraft glossary ....................... 20
Location of main components ...... 21
Control function operation ............. 25 Watercraft control functions ......... 25
Yamaha Security System
(VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 25
Engine stop switch (VX-C)................ 26
Engine start/stop switch (VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) .................................. 26
Engine shut-off switch .................... 26
Start switch (VX-C) ........................... 27
Throttle lever .................................... 27 RiDE lever (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 28
Steering system................................ 28
Cooling water pilot outlet ................. 28
Water separator................................ 29
Watercraft operation ...................... 30 Watercraft operation functions ..... 30
Shift system (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 30
Watercraft operation modes (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 33
Reverse assist .................................. 33
T.D.E. (thrust directional
enhancer) ...................................... 34
No-wake mode ................................. 35
Drive control mode ........................... 36
Cruise assist ..................................... 37
Instrument operation ...................... 39 Multifunction information center (VX-C / VX) ................................. 39
Information display ........................... 39
Multifunction information center (VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER /
VX LIMITED) ............................... 44
Operation buttons ............................ 45
Display.............................................. 45
Home screen ................................... 46
Information screen .......................... 47
Drive control mode screen .............. 47
Setting menu screen ....................... 47
Engine lock screen .......................... 49
Warning function .............................. 49
Audio system (equipped models) ...................................... 52
Audio control .................................... 52
Accessory outlet............................... 52
USB charger ..................................... 53
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Table of contents
Equipment operation ...................... 54Equipment ..................................... 54
Seats ................................................ 54
Handgrip .......................................... 55
Reboarding grip ............................... 55
Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED).......... 55
Bow eye ........................................... 56
Stern eyes ........................................ 56
Cleat ................................................. 57
Pull-up cleats (VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .................................. 57
Storage compartments .................... 57
Fire extinguisher holder and cover ... 60
Operation and handling
requirements ................................... 62 Fuel requirements ......................... 62
Fuel................................................... 62
Engine oil requirements ................ 64
Engine oil .......................................... 64
Draining the bilge water ................ 66
Draining the bilge water on land ...... 66
Draining the bilge water on water .... 66
Transporting on a trailer ................ 67
First-time operation ........................ 68 Engine break-in ............................. 68
Pre-operation checks ..................... 69
Pre-operation checklist .................... 69
Pre-operation check points........... 71
Pre-launch checks ........................... 71
Post-launch checks ......................... 76
Operation ......................................... 78 Operating your watercraft ............. 78
Getting to know your watercraft ...... 78
Learning to operate your
watercraft ...................................... 78
Riding position ................................. 79
Launching the watercraft ................. 79
Starting the engine on water ............ 79 Stopping the engine ......................... 80
Leaving the watercraft ...................... 81
Operating the watercraft .................. 81
Turning the watercraft ...................... 82
Stopping the watercraft.................... 84
Operating the watercraft in reverse
or neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED) .......... 84
Boarding the watercraft.................... 86
Starting off........................................ 88
Capsized watercraft ......................... 89
Beaching and docking the watercraft ...................................... 90
Operating in weeded areas .............. 90
After removing the watercraft from
the water ....................................... 91
Care and storage ............................ 92Post-operation care ...................... 92
Flushing the cooling water
passages....................................... 92
Cleaning the watercraft .................... 93
Battery care ...................................... 93
Long-term storage ........................ 95
Cleaning ........................................... 95
Lubrication ....................................... 95
Rustproofing ..................................... 96
Maintenance .................................... 98 Maintenance ................................. 98
Periodic maintenance chart ............. 99
Engine oil and oil filter .................... 101
Specifications ................................ 102Specifications ............................. 102
Trouble recovery ........................... 104 Troubleshooting .......................... 104
Troubleshooting chart .................... 104
Emergency procedures .............. 107
Cleaning the jet intake and
impeller ....................................... 107
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